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Zack Beauchamp

Zack Beauchamp

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Zack Beauchamp

    3 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the July Democratic debates
    Politics

    Winner: Elizabeth Warren.

    By Dylan Matthews, Zack Beauchamp and 3 more
    Politics
    How Marco Rubio ended up broadcasting a lie about Ilhan OmarHow Marco Rubio ended up broadcasting a lie about Ilhan Omar
    Politics

    A rare instance of actual fake news.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    5 losers and 0 winners from Robert Mueller’s testimony to the House of Representatives
    Politics

    Yes, it really was that bad.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Mueller said Trump could be indicted once he leaves officeMueller said Trump could be indicted once he leaves office
    Politics

    One of the biggest moments from the Mueller hearing — and a Republican own goal.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Amy Wax, “national conservatism,” and the dark dream of a whiter AmericaAmy Wax, “national conservatism,” and the dark dream of a whiter America
    Politics

    What the controversial Penn law professor really said about immigration — and why it matters.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    “Send her back” is where racism and authoritarianism meet“Send her back” is where racism and authoritarianism meet
    Politics

    This viciousness isn’t an accident. It’s what Trumpism is really about.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Trump and the dead end of conservative nationalismTrump and the dead end of conservative nationalism
    Politics

    A conference on “national conservatism” barely mentioned Trump — but gave voice to Trumpism.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Religion
    Israeli minister says US Jews marrying non-Jews is “like a second Holocaust”Israeli minister says US Jews marrying non-Jews is “like a second Holocaust”
    Religion

    The incredibly insulting comment, and what it says about relations between American Jews and Israel, explained.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    The assault on conservative journalist Andy Ngo, explainedThe assault on conservative journalist Andy Ngo, explained
    Politics

    An unjustifiable attack — and a subsequent controversy spotlighting the militant left-wing group antifa.

    By Zack Beauchamp
    The candidates who shined — or stumbled — in 2 nights of debates
    Politics

    Kamala Harris was a winner. Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden ... not so much.

    By Zack Beauchamp